Coin

About this object

History of use

Coin in use during Roman Empire; Antoninianus (denomination); Emperor Caracalla. Note on coin mount said: "Antoninus Pius posthumous issue by Trajan Decius?"

Physical description

Obverse: draped bust of Caracalla, right facing, wearing a crown. Reverse: Venus standing facing left, holding a spear, a shield, and a patera with two prisoners at her feet.

 

Categories

Currencies Metalwork

Materials

Silver metal

Date Made

213-217

Date Acquired

Jun 1957

How Acquired

Donated

Credit Line

The Sid Leary Memorial Collection

Measurements

Overall: .2 cm x 2.2 cm

Object Number

2189/519